James W. Fowler Co.

Is seeking qualified MBEs, WBEs

This project consists of the following elements of work:
1. Improvements to the Pump Station, including:
a. Replace two existing pumps,
b. Replace existing mechanical piping and fittings,
c. Replace existing valves inside the pump station,
d. Replace existing inflow maintenance hole,
e. Upgrade existing electrical and SCADA systems,
f. Upgrade ventilation system,
g. Abate lead-containing paint from the dry well,
h. Install new painting and coating in the dry well,
i. Complete minor structural modifications,
j. Install new bypass vault, and
k. Other improvements as indicated
2. Abandon-in-place the existing 8-inch diameter force main and replace it with a new 12inchdiameter force main, either by open cut installation or horizontal directional drilling installation methods, and connect to the existing gravity sewer pipe.
3. Right-of-way pavement restoration and improvements as necessary.
4. Installation of cured in place pipe liner in the existing 12-inch diameter gravity sewer main, which terminates in the 114-inch diameter King County tunnel.

Participation Goals: MWBE 25%

Subcontracting and material/supply opportunities include (but are not limited to): Quality Control Testing Subcontractor; Flagging/Traffic Control Subcontractor; Survey Subcontractor; Demolition Subcontractor; Hazardous Waste Removal Subcontractor; Cast-In-Place Subcontractor; Concrete Cutting Subcontractor; Metal Fabrication Subcontractor; Metal Doors & Frames Subcontractor; Coating/Painting Subcontractor; Signage Subcontractor; HVAC Sucontractor; Electrical Subcontractor; Erosion Control Subcontractor; Asphalt Paving Subcontractor; Aggregate Supplier; Curbs, Gutters & Sidewalks Subcontractor; Landscaping Subcontractor; CIPP Subcontractor; Auger Boring/Utility Pipe Jacking Subcontractor; HDD Subcontractor; Trucking (Dump Trucks) Subcontractor.

James W. Fowler Co. is an equal opportunity employer and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and supplier bids from all interested firms, including minority, women, and other business enterprises. Where economically feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by MWBE firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available.

James W. Fowler Co. will assist MWBE subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or materials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to MWBE subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this project.

Bid documents can be obtained from the City of Seattle or from James W. Fowler Co. by clicking on the link below. The plans and specs are available at no cost on the James W. Fowler Co. website at www.jwfowler.com. For more information, please contact James W. Fowler Co. at (503) 623-5373. Quotes may be faxed to (503) 623-9117 or emailed to estimating@jwfowler.com.

Please follow the below link for plans, specifications and addenda issued for this project:

http://www.jwfowler.com/subcontractors/